# 48 C.F.R. § 215.305 (2026): Proposal evaluation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_305

## Section

- **Citation:** 48 C.F.R. § 215.305 (2026)
- **Heading:** Proposal evaluation
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 48 CFR: Federal Acquisition Regulations System / Chapter 2: DEFENSE ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE / Part 215: CONTRACTING BY NEGOTIATION / Subpart 215.3: Subpart 215.3—Source Selection / § 215.305: § 215.305   Proposal evaluation.

## Text

(a)(2)
Past performance evaluation.
(A) When a past performance evaluation is required by FAR 15.304, and the solicitation includes the clause at FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, the evaluation factors shall include the past performance of offerors in complying with requirements of that clause. When a past performance evaluation is required by FAR 15.304, and the solicitation includes the clause at FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, the evaluation factors shall include the past performance of offerors in complying with requirements of that clause.
(B) Contracting officers shall consider an offeror's failure to make a good faith effort to comply with its comprehensive subcontracting plan under the Test Program described at 219.702-70 as part of the evaluation of the past performance.
(C) When evaluating the past performance of an offeror that is a small business concern in response to a competitive solicitation, contracting officers shall consider relevant past performance information provided for affiliates of the offeror.
[89 FR 90238, Nov. 15, 2024]

## Nearby sections

- [48 C.F.R. § 215.300 (2026) Scope of subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_300.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.303 (2026) Responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_303.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.304 (2026) Evaluation factors and significant subfactors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_304.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.305 (2026) § 215.305   Proposal evaluation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_305.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.306 (2026) Exchanges with offerors after receipt of proposals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_306.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.370-1 (2026) Definition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_370_1.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.370-2 (2026) Evaluation factor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_370_2.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.370-3 (2026) Contract clause.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_370_3.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.371-1 (2026) Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_371_1.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.371-2 (2026) Promote competition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_371_2.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.371-3 (2026) Fair and reasonable price and the requirement for additional cost or pricing data.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_371_3.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.371-4 (2026) Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_371_4.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.371-5 (2026) Waiver.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_371_5.md)
- [48 C.F.R. § 215.371-6 (2026) § 215.371-6   Solicitation provision.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T48_P215_S215_371_6.md)

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